Infected Insect Bites

Children Aged 1-17

What are insect bites?

Most insect bites are harmless, although they often cause a high degree of discomfort and itchiness. Bees, wasps, spiders and mosquitos are a few of the bugs that may cause a reaction when they have bitten our skins. They often leave behind a raised spot around which there may be redness.

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What can we do?

For uninfected insect bites the pharmacist will be able to supply you with either oral or topical antihistamine to help relieve the itching. A mild steroid cream or cooling cream may also provide relief. When an insect bite has become infected the following signs may be seen:

– Increased redness and swelling

– Tenderness and feeling warm to touch

– Oozing of fluid/pus To treat and infected bite the pharmacist may be able to provide you with an antibiotic cream or a course of oral antibiotics.

It is important to note that if you have travelled abroad recently and feel generally unwell following an insect bite it is best to seek the advice of your doctor.